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A few years ago, I made a post sharing my story during World Suicide Prevention Month. I’ve always used my platform to advocate for mental health, because it’s something I struggle with and something so many people around me experience.
I’d be lying if I said every day since has been sunshine and rainbows. The truth is, I’ve been in a deep depression for the past few months. Life changes, personal and family problems, and more have taken a toll on me. I haven’t been okay, and I’ve felt really weak through it all.
I was pushing the people closest to me away, shutting them out and trying to handle everything on my own. It was straining, and in some ways, ruining relationships that mean the most to me. I felt like I was suffocating, but still couldn’t let people see how much I was hurting.
I’ve always struggled with opening up about my depression and the thoughts that come with it. Over the last few months, those thoughts became scary even to me. I made a promise to stay—not just to myself, but to the people I have ever loved.
I’ve had to show up for myself and start opening up. Asking for help isn’t easy, especially when you’ve grown up having to figure things out on your own. But I’ve learned there are people and resources that genuinely want to help. Sometimes, you just have to let them in.
Sometimes suicide prevention looks like the little things. Checking in, sitting with someone, listening without judgment, giving someone the time and space to explain themselves instead of jumping to conclusions, or simply asking how they’re really doing. Sometimes it means reaching out to someone you have unfinished business with, or a conversation that you’ve been not wanting to have. You never know what someone is carrying. A small gesture can help someone make it through another day.
I don’t share this so anyone will feel bad for me. I share it to bring light to this and remind someone that they’re not alone. This world wasn’t meant to be figured out alone.
If you feel like you have nobody, you have me. I’ll be by your side.
If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, please talk to someone you trust. You don’t have to know exactly what t by @alexx.dunning

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One last Minnesota summer🫶🏼 by @alexx.dunning

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2 months ago

The blue mountains were calling 🍻🏔️ by @alexx.dunning

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8 months ago

Call the chiropractor, I’m back by @alexx.dunning

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a year ago

i’ve got the best friends in this place & i’m holding on by @alexx.dunning

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2 years ago

brat summer! by @alexx.dunning

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2 years ago

womp womp! by @alexx.dunning

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3 years ago

i think my life might be better if i lived in colorado

swipe to see the over stimulation in the airport by @alexx.dunning

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3 years ago

most fun i ever had, and i’d do it over and over and over again if i could 🌼💜🧣🗽🌈🌿💎

paper rings & if this were a movie
#minneapoliststheerastour @taylorswift 💋 by @alexx.dunning

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3 years ago

there’s just no getting through the grape juice blues by @alexx.dunning

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4 years ago

thanks ncaa for putting us courtside :) by @alexx.dunning

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5 years ago

is this play about us? by @alexx.dunning

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